The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting To provide professional certification of surgical technologists (CST) and surgical first assistants (

Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical First Assistant demonstrates that the individual meets the national standard for knowledge that underlies surgical technologist and surgical first assistance practice. Certified individuals possess mastery of a broad range of skills related to surgical procedures, aseptic technique and patient care. Because certification is voluntary, the choice to become certified exhibits pride in the profession, the desire to be recognized for mastery of scientific principles, as well as an ongoing commitment to quality patient care. Certification is a means for upward mobility, a condition for employment, a route to higher pay, and a source of recognition nationwide. Approved candidates who take and pass the CST examination are authorized to use the initials CST as long as they maintain certification currency. Approved candidates who take and pass the CSFA examination are authorized to use the initials CSFA as long as they maintain certification currency. CST’s certified prior to September 1, 1977, may voluntarily comply with The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), formerly the LCC-ST ’s continuing education or re-examination requirements. CST, CSFA, and CST/CSFA are federally registered trademarks and service marks owned by NBSTSA.

Tell us about a time teamwork made the dream work in YOUR operating room! ⬇️
11/19/2025

Tell us about a time teamwork made the dream work in YOUR operating room! ⬇️

What’s your pre-op routine? Let us know in the comments!
11/18/2025

What’s your pre-op routine? Let us know in the comments!

DID YOU KNOW? Only people who earn the CST® certification by the NBSTSA® can be called Certified Surgical Technologists!...
11/15/2025

DID YOU KNOW? Only people who earn the CST® certification by the NBSTSA® can be called Certified Surgical Technologists!

Behind every lung cancer surgery is a team of skilled hands and caring hearts. This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we cele...
11/12/2025

Behind every lung cancer surgery is a team of skilled hands and caring hearts. This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate the CST® practitioners and medical professionals who show up day after day, bringing expertise, hope, and humanity to the OR. To those fighting this battle - you inspire us. To those we've lost - you're forever remembered. 💙

This Veterans Day, we thank our veterans and military personnel who have sacrificed so much to protect our country. We a...
11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we thank our veterans and military personnel who have sacrificed so much to protect our country. We also thank those in the military surgical technology programs, working hard to serve our nation on multiple fronts! Thank you, veterans!

When you are making your decision to become a surgical technologist, there should be only one choice on the ballot! ✔️ T...
11/11/2025

When you are making your decision to become a surgical technologist, there should be only one choice on the ballot! ✔️ The CST® credential by the NBSTSA® 💪

Our CEO, Robin Jenkins, participates in a forum at AcceedX with colleagues Ron Kruzel from ARC/STSA and Jodi Licalzi fro...
11/08/2025

Our CEO, Robin Jenkins, participates in a forum at AcceedX with colleagues Ron Kruzel from ARC/STSA and Jodi Licalzi from Association of Surgical Technologists

NBSTSA takes on AccredX!
11/07/2025

NBSTSA takes on AccredX!

Don't be tricked by imposter credentials this Halloween! When it comes to surgical technologist certifications, there's ...
10/31/2025

Don't be tricked by imposter credentials this Halloween!

When it comes to surgical technologist certifications, there's only ONE real treat -- the CST credential.

Recognized by employers nationwide. Trusted by surgeons. Required by states. The premier standard in surgical technology.

Other credentials might look tempting in their disguise, but you'll pay the price - in job opportunities, career advancement, professional recognition.

Choose the certification that won't haunt your career. Choose CST.

Last weekend our board met for three days in Denver at our HQ offices for strategic planning. So much good work was acco...
10/31/2025

Last weekend our board met for three days in Denver at our HQ offices for strategic planning. So much good work was accomplished to move this organization forward and we are quite bullish on the years ahead.

NBSTSA CEO Robin Y. Jenkins stands alongside Michelle Payne MAEd, CST, FAST at the North Carolina State Assembly with th...
10/14/2025

NBSTSA CEO Robin Y. Jenkins stands alongside Michelle Payne MAEd, CST, FAST at the North Carolina State Assembly with the NC State Assembly Board of Directors!

NBSTSA thanks the more than 80,000 Certified Surgical Technologists in the operating rooms across the country! We commen...
09/26/2025

NBSTSA thanks the more than 80,000 Certified Surgical Technologists in the operating rooms across the country! We commend you for your commitment to your career and patients every day.

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Littleton, CO
80120

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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